Large Pendant Light Fixture with Carved Climber Figure and Lantern, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Pendant Light Fixture with Carved Climber Figure and Lantern, Germany This impressive German figural pendant lamp features a masterfully hand-carved linden wood figure of a han...
Metal
German Pendant Light Hand Carved Wooden Figure Mountain Climber with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
This adorable German figural pendant lamp from the circa 1950s features a hand-carved figure of a smiling mountain climber. The detailed carved linden wood mountaineer is holding ont...
Metal
Monumental 'Emily 13' Chandelier in Anthracite for Moss Objects
By Daniel Becker, Moss Objects
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental 'Emily 13' Chandelier in Anthracite for Moss Objects Created in Berlin by award-winning lighting designer Daniel Becker for Moss Objects and handmade to order in Germany ...
Metal
Large Midcentury Wooden 6-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A sputnik chandelier made in Germany in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its six brass arms, each of it with an E14 light bulb.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Tulip Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
Lovely & highly decorative Mid-Century Modern rattan tulip pendant lamps or hanging lights. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1960s. 12 identical lamps are available. Price per pi...
Rattan, Wood
Temde Leuchten hanging lamp teak wood , 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Delft, NL
Temde Leuchten hanging lamp teak wood , 1970s Dimensions: 49cm Diameter, 102cm Height ( adjustable ) Contidtion: Good Material: Wood , fabric
Fabric, Wood
German Pendant Light with Hand Carved Mountain Climber Sculpture and Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
This wonderful German pendant lamp or Lüstermännchen features a hand-carved figure of a mountain climber in beautifully hand-painted Bavarian traditional clothing in brown, green, wh...
Metal
Monumental 'Emily 13' Chandelier in Glossy Black for Moss Objects
By Moss Objects, Daniel Becker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental 'Emily 13' Chandelier in Glossy Black for Moss Objects Created in Berlin by award-winning lighting designer Daniel Becker for Moss Objects and handmade to order in German...
Metal
Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Lüsterweibchen Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
A unique and charming late 19th-century carved wooden chandelier — a fine example of a Lüsterweibchen. Beautifully hand-carved from linden wood and richly polychromed, this smaller-s...
Brass, Metal
Ceramic Wood Stove by Meissen. 1900s
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary enameled ceramic wood stove. Made in 1900 in Wien from the Meissen.
Iron
Pendant Light with a Large Wooden Figure Mountain Climber with Lantern, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
A wonderful German figural pendant lamp showcases a large hand-carved figure of a mountain climber. The intricately carved wooden mountaineer holds onto a rope while gripping a woode...
Metal
Monumental 'Emily 13' Chandelier in Anthracite and Oak for Moss Objects
By Moss Objects, Daniel Becker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental 'Emily 13' Chandelier in Anthracite and Oak for Moss Objects Created in Berlin by award-winning lighting designer Daniel Becker for Moss Objects and handmade to order in ...
Metal
Monumental 'Emily 13' Chandelier in White Semi Matte for Moss Objects
By Moss Objects, Daniel Becker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental 'Emily 13' Chandelier in White Semi Matte for Moss Objects Created in Berlin by award-winning lighting designer Daniel Becker for Moss Objects and handmade to order in Ge...
Metal
$7,437 / item
Pressed Wood Pendant Light 3 by Johannes Hemann
By Johannes Hemann
Located in Geneve, CH
Pressed Wood Pendant Light 3 by Johannes Hemann Dimensions: D 20 x W 110 x H 33 cm. Materials: Brass, ash. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA, ...
Brass
Arts & Crafts Folk Art Chandelier with Four Folkloristic Male Figures
Located in Lisse, NL
A museum-quality Arts & Crafts folk art chandelier, conceived and handcrafted in southern Germany in the early years of the 20th century. This exceptional sculptural pendant transcen...
Iron
Monumental 'Emily 13' Chandelier in Glossy Black and Oak for Moss Objects
By Daniel Becker, Moss Objects
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental 'Emily 13' Chandelier in Glossy Black and Oak for Moss Objects Created in Berlin by award-winning lighting designer Daniel Becker for Moss Objects and handmade to order i...
Metal
Monumental 79" Mid-Century Tiffany- Style Stained Glass Dome Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
This monumental mid-century stained glass dome chandelier, dating from around the 1960s–70s, features a breathtaking 200 cm (78.7 in) diameter and is constructed entirely from hand-c...
Iron
Mid-Century Double Ceramic Globe Pendant, Green Stained Wood, Cutout Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double ceramic globe pendant light features two large textured ceramic globes with decorative circle cutouts that create intriguing light patterns. Each globe is secured by a carved ...
Ceramic, Wood
Monumental 'Emily 13' Chandelier in White Semi Matte and Oak for Moss Objects
By Daniel Becker, Moss Objects
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental 'Emily 13' Chandelier in White Semi Matte and Oak for Moss Objects Created in Berlin by award-winning lighting designer Daniel Becker for Moss Objects and handmade to orde...
Metal
5-Light Gilt Metal Wheat Sheaf Roses Chandelier Tole Toleware Coco Chanel Style
By Koegl
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gilt german Floral sheaf of wheat five-light chandelier Coco Chanel Hollywood Regency style, this chandelier, inspired by Coco Chanel, with sheaves of wheat has five branches with te...
Metal
Art Deco Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Five-Light Chandelier with Owl Figure
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful and impressive five-light oakwood chandelier featuring an owl figure from Germany, dating to the 1930s. This hand-carved chandelier has five arms, each with a white alabast...
Alabaster
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp Made of Rattan and Wood
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely, handcrafted rattan lamp is sure to captivate you with its hand-woven lampshade and conical finial, likely made of teak. The original cable has been replaced, so this stu...
Wood, Teak, Rattan
Vintage Ceiling Chandelier Unusual Glass And Wooden Hanging Lamp By ME Marbach
By Time & Style
Located in Bastogne, BE
Very unusual hand-blown, hand-crafted glass lamp in wooden fittings.? The refined elegance of this chandelier adds a touch of class to homes, public buildings and hotels.? Attract...
Glass, Wood
Plexiglass and Bent Wood Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plexiglass and Bent Wood Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with 2x E...
Plexiglass, Bentwood
Adjustable Wood and Fabric Shade Pendant Lamp by Domus, 1960s
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This beautiful pendant lamp was designed and manufactured by Domus in Germany during the 1960s. It features a sculptural wooden frame combined with a softly textured fabric shade, cr...
Textile, Teak, Fabric
Unique Danish Cage Design Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unique Danish Cage Design Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Denmark Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E14 light bulb Wired and suitable to use with 220V an...
Bentwood
1960s 3-Arm Hanging Lamp, Tangerine, Chrome and Wood with Optical Lampcovers
By Kaiser
Located in Verviers, BE
Three-branch pendant centre light on stem, in the style of Kaiser. The branches have lens shades that create a dappled light pattern on your ceiling, but also provide undisturbed (m...
Chrome
Vintage Bar Chandelier 2-Arms Teak, Chrome and Glass in the Style of Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage chandelier bar, 2 glass shades with chrome fittings, with a teak structure in the style of Kalmar. In good condition and in full working order. Fitting E27. The wattage of ...
Chrome
$327Sale Price|25% Off
Mid-Century Pendant Scandinavian Design 60s Wood, H. A. Jakobsson Style
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully designed pendant lamp from wood veneer, Scandinavian, possibly Sweden. 1960s Original. The design style is very much the one of Hans-Agne Jakobsson, however, the maker re...
Pine
Modern Mid Century Lamp Made of Woven Wood and Willow in Tulip Shape
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful hanging lamp, made in Germany by the renowned company Peil & Putzler, is a true work of art. The lampshade, lovingly hand-woven from wood and willow, embodies traditio...
Wicker, Blown Glass
Expressive Wooden Carved Lady Sconce ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Expressive Wooden Carved Lady Sconce ca. 1900 An antique wall sconce with a hand-carved statue of a Victorian lady holding a two-sided candlestick. Executed in Germany around 1900, ...
Metal
Suspension lamp Ingo Maurer Pic-a-stic - Black-white
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Varedo, MB
Brand: Ingo Maurer Model: Pic-a-stic Designer: Andreas Walther Pic-a-stic is a playful and interactive pendant lamp from Ingo Maurer’s humorous collection. Composed of 50 lacquered ...
Glass, Silicone, Wood
Mid-Century Cascade Pendant with 3 Smoked Bubble Globes, Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Cascade Pendant with 3 Smoked Bubble Globes, Limburg, 1970s Elegant Mid-Century cascade pendant by Glashütte Limburg with three smoked hand-blown globes and brass accent...
Brass
Mid-Century Cascade with Five Smoked Hand-Blown Globes by Glashütte Limburg 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Cascade Pendant with Five Smoked Hand-Blown Globes by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s, Four Available A refined and sculptural lighting fixture, this Mid-Centur...
Brass
$3,450 / item
Kinetic Ingo Maurer 'Ilo Ilu' Light Sculpture
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ingo Maurer for Ingo Maurer GmbH, kinetic light sculpture model 'Ilo Ilu', steel, wood, plastic, metal, glass, Germany, 1986. This eccentric light sculpture named ‘Ilo Ilu’ is desig...
Metal, Steel
Vintage Glass Pendant Lights by Hustadt Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage pendant lights by Hustadt Leuchten made from a yellow bubble glass shade and a wooden and cord lamp shade holder. Great rustic look or even a bit nautical style. Temde ...
Cord, Glass, Wood
$2,040 / item
Floor Lamp ES 57 by Egon Eiermann for Tecnolumen
By Tecnolumen, Egon Eiermann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specially designed for the German Pavilion created by Egon Eiermann and Sep Ruf at the World Exhibition in Brussels in 1958 and actually produced in small series, the ES 57 enjoyed g...
Metal
Pendant Light Fixture with a Wooden Figure of a Mountain Climber
Located in Barntrup, DE
This wonderful German figural pendant lamp features a hand-carved figure of a mountain climber in natural brown wood tones. The detailed carved wooden mountaineer with a backpack is ...
Brass
Midcentury Single Pendant Light, Teak with Frosted Optical Shade
By Kaiser
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant light from the late 1950s on an adjustable cable, designed in the Scandinavian style with teak wood and a frosted, light-shade with grid pattern motief Its Classic m...
Glass, Wood
Midcentury Wooden Pendant Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A wooden pendant lamp made in the 1960s. The body of the lamp is wood. The lamp has a beautiful Scandinavian design. Measurements of the shade: Height 44 cm Diameter 42 cm To...
Wood, Teak
Vintage Hand Carved Mountain Climber or Mountaineer Pendant Light
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautifully crafted light fixture for Black Forest and mountaineering enthusiasts. This beautifully executed and sculptural light fixture will look great at your home, but it can a...
Metal
Large Exclusive Peill & Putzler Pendant Lamp – Mouth-blown Glass (1970s)
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exclusive Vintage Peill & Putzler Pendant Lamp – Mouth-blown Glass (1970s) Elegant vintage pendant lamp by Peill & Putzler from the late 70s is a real eye-catcher. The unique mouth-...
Brass
60s 70s Brutalist Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Iron & Murano Glass
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Brutalist Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Iron & Murano Glass 60s Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: ...
Metal, Iron
Vintage figural Pendant Lamp a Mountain Climber & Lantern in Black Forest Style
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning very rare hand carved Black Forest style wood mountain climber lantern or ceiling light. Pendant lamp off a mountain climber hanging from a rope with a lantern in his hand. ...
Metal
Extravagant Pendant Lamp Unique Design, 1960s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Pendant lamp from the 1960s in an exceptional and unique design. The lampshades are three hollow wooden white painted blocks, in which round or rectangular glass elements are inserte...
Glass, Wood
Rare Atomic Shade Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare atomic shade pendant lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E27 li...
Fabric, Plastic, Latex, Wood
Vintage Handmade Braided Macramé Pendant Light Fixture, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This exquisite pendant lamp features a handmade braided macramé lampshade in warm, natural brown tones, beautifully accented with brown wooden beads. It includes a socket compatibl...
Jute, Wood, Plastic
German 19th Century Giltwood Candle Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
German 19th century giltwood chandelier for burning taper candles, untouched by the modern convenience of electricity as a delightfully analog source of light. This elegant design fr...
Metal
$3,133Sale Price|20% Off
Classicist Free-Standing Chandelier/Floor Lamp, 20th Century, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Berlin, DE
Classicist free-standing chandelier / floor lamp, 20th century. Karl Lagerfeld furnishings Provenance: From the furnishings of the Berlin Schlosshotel Grunewald which was furnished ...
Wood
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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